Vice President of Operations
John R White Company
Operations
Birmingham, UK
Posted on Oct 11, 2025
Job Type
Full-time
Description
JRW is looking for an experienced VP of Ops who will be a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for driving operational excellence across the organization. This role will oversee Customer Experience, IT, HR, and Warehouse/Logistics teams, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives while maintaining a hands-on approach to execution. The ideal candidate is a proven leader who combines strategic thinking with operational precision and is comfortable rolling up their sleeves to solve problems and lead by example.
Requirements
- Lead, develop, and mentor the operations teams, fostering a culture of accountability, performance, and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with executive leadership to define and execute operational strategies that support company growth and customer satisfaction.
- Serve as a strategic partner in cross-functional initiatives, including sales, finance, and supply chain.
- Oversee the customer service and sales support functions to ensure high levels of responsiveness, accuracy, and customer satisfaction.
- Implement systems and processes to improve service delivery and operational efficiency.
- Manage warehouse operations, inventory control, and logistics to ensure timely and cost-effective fulfillment.
- Lead strategic logistic initiatives on warehouse expansions, freight optimization, savings and 3PL and geographic growth.
- Optimize supply chain processes, vendor relationships, and distribution strategies.
- Monitor KPIs to measure performance across all operational areas.
- Identify and implement process improvements to reduce costs, improve quality, and enhance scalability.
- Build high-performing teams through recruitment, training, and performance management.
- Promote a collaborative and results-driven work environment.
- Function as a member of company executive leadership team and participate/contribute to leadership team decisions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management, or related field.
- 10+ years of progressive operations experience with five years of operations leadership.
- Strong leadership skills: ability to set objectives, delegate tasks, and evaluate performance.
- Experience with system implementations and owning the process.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive strategic initiatives.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset.
- Experience with ERP systems, warehouse management systems, and CRM platforms.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.